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Bathing.
"The bathing and washing arrangements are adequate with
the exception of that in the Elizabeth Fry Lodge, the modernisation
of which has been deferred pending consideration of further
building. The installation by the Corporation of new baths at
12 Homes, and provision of new sinks and boilers ensuring
constant hot water at the Ashford Road Homes is indeed a great
boon and much appreciated."
Workshops and Training Centres.
"There has been a slight increase in the number of boys
and girls under training, and there is no lack of keenness to
learn. We have two or three high grade mental defectives under
instruction and already one has shown marked aptitude for his
work."
Medical Attention.
"The children receive prompt medical attention for sickness,
injuries, etc., a doctor always being available. Apart from the
periodical routine medical examinations carried out by the Medical
Officers, the frequent bathing of the children, and the watchfulness
of the staff ensures the Medical Officer's attention being
drawn immediately to anything untoward."
Recreation.
"The children are encouraged to spend as much time in the
open as possible. The younger ones are daily taken for walks,
necessarily restricted in the winter time. The numerous activities
of the elder children, Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Football, Cricket,
Sports Meetings, etc., continue to flourish. The Recreation Hall,
which is nearing" completion, will be of immense service. None
look forward to its opening more than the children. This, too,
will enable us to convert the existing Day Room into a Reading
and Writing Room."
Educational Facilities.
"The reorganisation of the Schools under the Essex County
Council (five of which are attended by various numbers of
children from our Homes) has resulted in an extended syllabus,